Assistant Director, NCEF Early Childhood Development Center

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Works closely with the Director to oversee the daily operations of the Early Child Development Center including managing and ensuring required teacher-child ratios, overseeing operating budget, hiring and supervising staff, maintaining license and accreditation status, and identifying and pursuing fundraising efforts.
• Assists the Director in obtaining and sustaining National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, aligning with the center's mission and vision.
• Serves in a teaching capacity, providing hands-on classroom teaching support for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children as needed, ensuring adequate staff coverage and maintaining proper ratios.
• Serves as a key liaison between the Center, University, parents, and the local community, ensuring that childcare practices are aligned with best practices in child development.
• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of children by providing continuous supervision and ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's progress and experiences.
• Maintains detailed records tracking each child's development across all areas, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of progress.
• Provides leadership and supervision to staff, involving them in planning, delegating assignments, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates and oversees special projects.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or credential in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Four years of teaching experience.
• Current Florida Child Care Director Credential or eligible to obtain within 1-year of employment.
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful administrative experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in supervising staff and leading curriculum training and support.
• 45- hours of DCF licensure or ability to obtain within 60-days of employment
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and local rules and regulations, which govern childcare, NAEYC accreditation standards, and Florida Sunshine State Standards; childcare standards in the areas of health, safety and nutrition; and state regulations governing the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills development.
• Knowledge of educational program development and the ability to design and deliver high quality interpretive programs to infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate university students in early childhood content and methods courses.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters.
• Ability to provide services to all children and families with respect and dignity.
• Ability and skill in public speaking, group facilitation, and partnership building.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage overall budget including salary, expense, operating capital, auxiliary, and other personal services funds.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes young children and numerous interruptions and function under pressure.

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